Clinton to award Congressional Gold Medal to Cardinal O Connor
President Clinton signed legislation to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to Cardinal John O Connor for over five decades of service to the Catholic Church and the nation. The 80 year old improv fund recipient is recovering from brain tumor surgery and attended Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral where he called the honor a great privilege.
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Children parade in Charro Days Grand International in Brownsville
State reports Kid's World children joined the Charro Days Grand International Parade in Brownsville as thousands packed the streets for the festival’s final day. The event drew large crowds and showcased local schools and groups in vibrant procession through downtown.
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Putin hints Russia could join NATO
Acting President Vladimir Putin told BBC's Sir David Frost that Russia could join NATO if Russia’s views are respected as an equal partner. The remark drew critics who saw a potential election bid or a shift in Russia’s hard line.
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Bloody Sunday remembered in Selma with Clinton and King aides
In Selma Alabama on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday Bill Clinton joined Rep John Lewis and Hosea Williams to honor the 1965 march. More than 10 000 people gathered peacefully as the former president linked the event to his rise to the presidency and civil rights progress.
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Marching Left at Selma on 35th Bloody Sunday Anniversary
President Clinton and civil rights leaders led thousands across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Alabama to mark the 35th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. He toured a civil rights memorial with the Rev Jesse Jackson and joined ceremonies commemorating the 1965 police beating and tear gas attack on marchers.
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McCain and Bradleystump for Super Tuesday showdowns
Republican John McCain questions Bush readiness for prime time and Democrat Bill Bradley urges voters to tolerate Gore as multi state primaries loom. Both underdogs project confidence on TV while aides plan dignified exits and Bradley concedes limited chance to beat Vice President. See ELECTION on Page 2A.
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Arizona set to vote online in first legal public election
The AP reports Arizona Democrats will be the first to cast legally binding votes online this Tuesday. Critics worry about security and access, while state party chair Mark Fleisher pushes the move as a turnout booster. Real ballots will be used on primary day with mock tests earlier.
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